Unlike most mitts and gloves, these are knit from the top, down. They were originally designed for a couple of prototype mini gradients that I found at my local yarn store. I wasn’t sure how much yarn I could dedicate to a cuff and I like longer cuffs, so I wanted to get the hand out of the way so I could while away the rest of the yarn on cuffs without worrying about running out.
Even though they were designed for gradients, they also look pretty good with variegated yarn. The textured pattern really brings out the color changes in the best ways.
I love knitting projects that keep me interested by changing things up, so these mitts are designed with a little bit of 4 different stitch patterns: reverse stockinette, garter, ribbing, and purl-twist. Purl-twist is one of my favorite stitch patterns – it is smoother than garter, but thicker than stockinette and doesn’t tend to curl.
There are also 3 different cast-ons: initial, button holes, and thumb gusset; and 3 bind-offs: button holes, thumb gusset, and final. Each of the cast-ons and bind-offs is different, due to the differing needs of its placement. Buttonholes need to be sturdy, thumb holes need some stretch and to look good, and the edges need stretchiness with a touch of structure.
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Yarn
KnitCircus Greatest of Ease fingering weight yarn (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon; 200 yds [180 m]/50 g); Colorway: Sweet Dreams (purple) and Blue-nique small sock set (gradient)
Needle/Hook
Size US 2 (2.75mm) needles, circulars or DPNs
Or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge
32 sts and 48 rows = 4″ [10cm] in St st
Size
S (M, L): 7 (8, 9)” [18 (20, 23) cm] hand circumference
Notions
5 stitch markers
10 buttons, ½ inch (12mm) or 15 mm diameter buttons.
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
Tutorials
How to do the Decrease Bind Off
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About the Designer: Lisa Ebert
Lisa is based in Wisconsin, USA. She picked up a Teach Yourself How to Knit kit just for fun, the day before a snowstorm was due in Spring 2018. It turned out to be a great way to pass the time while the weather outside was frightful, but YouTube deserves more credit for the actual teaching than the handbook from the kit. She has continued knitting ever since.
Visit Lisa’s Ravelry Design store or her Instagram at @pocceygirl.
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